During November and December of last year, after the election, encounters were at their lowest levels between the ports of entry, the lowest level since August of 2020. In the first two weeks of January, Customs and Border Protection Encounters were nearly 50% lower than they were at the same point in January 2021. 50% lower. During the latter half of the month, when President Trump actually took office, apprehensions fell by a staggering 85% compared to the same period in 2024. (11:16–11:27)
CLAIM
Asserts that CBP encounters were 50% lower in early January compared to the same period in 2021.
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